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Dallas EB-5 Project No. 1 Hotel in the United States is About to Begin Trial Operations
Recently, the Dallas EB-5 Project No. 1 has welcomed exciting news regarding its latest progress. Currently, the internal decoration of the project hotel is in full swing, and the external construction isolation fences have begun to be completely removed. Moreover, the hotel is scheduled to start trial operations in early December.
Rescue of the EB-5 Visa Backlog: Introduction of Bill S.2778
Recently, Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota, along with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Senator John Cornyn of Texas, submitted a new "EB-5 Modernization Reform Act," also known as the "Investment Immigration Relief Act" (Bill S.2778) to Congress.
Great News! All Worldway Group Investors in the Nevada Solar EB-5 Project Have Received I-526 Approval
Recently, Worldway Group received more good news as another group of investors in the Nevada Solar EB-5 project had their I-526 petitions approved. With this, all Worldway Group investors who subscribed to this project have successfully received I-526 approval. The strength and capability of Worldway Group's selected projects have been validated once again! This also proves that Worldway Group's EB-5 projects are worthy of every investor's trust and choice.
Positive Trends in the EB-5 Visa Waiting Period for Applicants from Mainland China
Recently, Charles Oppenheim, Director of the Visa Office of the U.S. Department of State, was invited to attend the 2019 "EB-5 Industry Forum" hosted by IIUSA. As part of the conference's "reserved" segment, Charles Oppenheim spoke at the forum and disclosed the latest statistical data on EB-5 visas as well as the outlook for the EB-5 visa waiting period. Through Charlie's data disclosure and outlook, we observed several positive trends regarding the EB-5 visa waiting period for investors from Mainland China…
2019 Global Migration Data Report Released: The United States Hosts 51 Million Immigrants
The United Nations recently released its latest global migration data report. The report indicates that the global number of international migrants is expected to reach 272 million by 2019, accounting for 3.5% of the total global population. Over time, the growth in both the number and proportion of international migrants has been significant. The majority of this migrant population is concentrated in regions such as Europe and North America.
Washington DC Urban Fire Center Project Launches EB-5 Repayment Plan
Important news! Recently, the Washington DC Urban Fire Center EB-5 project, represented by the WorldWay Group, officially notified project investors that the EB-5 repayment process will soon commence, expected to be executed in three batches, with the first EB-5 repayment scheduled for mid-November 2019.
USCIS to Use 'Date for Filing' Chart for Adjustment of Status Applications in November
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially announced that for November 2019, the second month of the 2020 fiscal year, applicants who have already obtained other legal residency status in the United States may refer to the 'Date for Filing' chart published by the Department of State's Visa Office to submit their adjustment of status applications (Form I-485) to USCIS.
U.S. EB-5 Visa Priority Date Advances by One Week in November 2019
The U.S. Department of State Visa Office has officially released the Visa Bulletin for November 2019, the second month of the 2020 fiscal year, for the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The latest results show that for Table A, the final action date for EB-5 applicants is November 1, 2014, which is an advancement of one week compared to October. Table B remains unchanged at January 1, 2015.
Dallas No. 1 EB-5 Project Hotel Nears Completion, Achieving 25% Employment Surplus
Recently, the Dallas No. 1 EB-5 project has welcomed exciting news regarding its latest progress. The hotel within the project is nearing completion, entering the final stages of decoration. The developer has applied to the government for a Certificate of Occupancy, which is expected to be approved in October. Additionally, the hotel began recruiting and training staff two weeks ago in preparation for its planned trial operation in November.
The Tide of Studying Abroad Meets the Tide of Returning to Shanghai: How Should One Choose?
According to the "Trends in the Development of Returned Overseas Talents in China" report, the number of returnees is increasing at an annual rate of 12%. Last year, the number of returnees in China reached 480,900; the number of students studying abroad reached 600,000.
Apply for U.S. Immigration Before Paying: Sprint to the November 21 Price Increase
On November 21, the new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations will officially take effect, significantly increasing the EB-5 investment amounts. The investment amount for Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) will rise from $500,000 to $900,000, and for non-Targeted Employment Areas, it will increase from $1 million to $1.8 million.
2020 QS World University Rankings: Which Universities Are Best for Job Hunting?
Recently, QS released the 2020 Graduate Employability Rankings. The top three spots in this ranking continue to be held by American universities. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranks first in this employability ranking, followed by Stanford University in second place, and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in third. Overall, a total of 84 American universities are included in this list, with 29 universities ranking among the top 100 in the world for employability...